1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1996 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 605 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Tipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Tipo would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 605 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (98 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1996 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Tipo | 605 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1695 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
